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Four short debates in the Lords
Lords debates the national accident prevention strategy, medical training specialties, online freedom of speech, and Indo-Pakistan relations. Find out more
11 July 2025
China audit: “we are operating in the dark”
Ahead of today’s session with the Foreign Secretary, the Foreign Affairs Committee has published written evidence received as part of its inquiry into the China audit.
08 July 2025
Lords debates UK-Mauritius treaty on the Chagos Archipelago
Members vote on government's transfer sovereignty of islands in the Indian Ocean. Catch up
01 July 2025
Lords marks 80th anniversary of victory in Europe and Japan
Members discussed plans to commemorate 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Catch up
12 May 2025
Committee launches inquiry into science diplomacy after visit to CERN
Today the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee launches an inquiry into science diplomacy.
03 April 2025
Government policy towards China discussed in the Lords
Members debate Chinese actions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tibet, and the South China Sea, and against the Uyghurs in Xinjiang. Catch up
20 December 2024
MPs to hold a debate on freedom of religion in Pakistan
On Thursday 28 November in the Chamber, MPs will hold a debate on freedom of religion in Pakistan.
26 November 2024
MPs to hold a debate on the international status of Taiwan
On Thursday 28 November in the Chamber, MPs will hold a debate on the International status of Taiwan.
26 November 2024
Lord Patten of Barnes: Lord Speaker's Corner
Outgoing Chancellor of the University of Oxford and former Governor of Hong Kong, Lord Patten of Barnes speaks to the Lord Speaker
21 November 2024
UN sustainable development goals discussed in the Lords
Members debate the impact of conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies globally. Catch up
18 October 2024
UK position on foreign affairs debated in the Lords
Foreign Secretary addressed members views on British overseas relations. Catch up
06 March 2024
Four short debates in the Lords
A national housing strategy, the AUKUS agreement, burying overhead transmission lines and health workers in Myanmar up for debate in the House of Lords. Catch up
01 March 2024
MPs to hold a debate on the persecution of Buddhists in Tibet
MPs to hold a debate on the persecution of Buddhists in Tibet
08 December 2023
Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill under scrutiny by Lords
Members discuss UK joining the CPTPP. Catch up.
22 November 2023
President of the Republic of Korea addresses Parliament
The President of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Yoon Suk Yeol, will address members of both Houses on Tuesday 22 November.
21 November 2023